Each year, the Coast Guard, in partnership with the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), Mystic Aquarium and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of American States (OAS-CIP), sponsors a student art program with themes that relate to the marine environment. Check out the winners of the contest!
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: 11/28/2016: ‘Ships Bring the World to Us’ student art program winners
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11/22/2016: Proposed Rulemaking – Polar Ship certificates
The Coast Guard seeks comment on a notice of proposed rulemaking that would add the new Polar Ship Certificate to the list of certificates required to be carried on board all U.S. and foreign-flagged vessels subject to SOLAS which operate in Arctic and Antarctic waters. The proposal also enables recognized classification societies to issue these certificates on behalf of the Coast Guard.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 11/22/2016: Proposed Rulemaking – Polar Ship certificates
Maritime Security
Terrorism and pirating have brought about implementation of several laws to help the Maritime industry protect itself. Thanks to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and, domestically, regulations within the Code of Federal Regulations (33 CFR), we now have guidelines to follow.
At Maritime Consulting, our seasoned staff of mariners are all trained by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as Company Security Officers and Ship Security Officers. As well, we have attended the Hudson Trident Ship Security Officers course and held a Train-the-Trainer for Ship Security Officers.
Now, more than ever, it is vital that your company meets the domestic and international security requirements. Our trained staff have developed and implemented Ship Security Plans and are knowledgeable of the requirements of such.
If you are looking to take your company or ship security to the next level, contact us today and let’s see how we can help you.
Safety Services
Maritime Consulting is here to assist you meet the demanding safety requirements of company, client and regulatory bodies.
Our staff are trained as American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Marine Internal Auditors. As well, we have attended several trade related safety courses, which includes the ABS Marine Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis course. We extensively use the ABS Marine Root Cause Analysis Technique (MaRCAT) when investigating incidents and accidents.
Our knowledgeable staff have developed, and implemented, Risk Based management systems, Safety Management Systems and have lectured on each several times.
We are ready to support you in training in Stop Work Authority, Behavioral Based Safety Management, Internal Safety Management Code and basic safety.
If you are looking for a knowledgeable company to take your safety program to the next level, contact us today and let’s see how we can help you.
Maritime Expert Witness
The staff of Maritime Consulting has been in the maritime industry for over thirty years and we are here to offer your firm or company the knowledge acquired during that time.
With extensive knowledge in the rules and regulations that directly affect your crew and fleet, we are poised to prove your point.
We have taken the time to research and become intimately close with IMO, USCG and industry requirements.
In the few short years that we have been in business, we have provided expert witness service to several cases and each case ended up settling out of court.
If you are looking for a proven marine expert witness, contact us today and let’s see how we can help you win your next case.
11/4/2016: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee vacancies
The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 11/4/2016: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee vacancies
10/21/2016: Update to requirements for vessels with registry endorsements or foreign-flagged vessels that perform certain aquaculture support operations
The Coast Guard announces that it has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection request associated with the Requirements for Vessels with Registry Endorsements or Foreign-Flagged Vessels that Perform Certain Aquaculture Support Operations final rule we published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2016.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 10/21/2016: Update to requirements for vessels with registry endorsements or foreign-flagged vessels that perform certain aquaculture support operations
10/19/2016: Proposed rulemaking – Great Lakes pilotage rates
The Coast Guard proposes new base pilotage rates and surcharges using the methodology instituted in 2016. The changes would take effect 30 days after publication of a final rule. Rates for pilotage services on the Great Lakes were last revised in March 2016 and, by law, must be reviewed annually.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 10/19/2016: Proposed rulemaking – Great Lakes pilotage rates
10/18/2016: Navigation Safety Advisory Council meeting
The Navigation Safety Advisory Council will meet in Tampa, Florida, Nov. 2 and 3, 2016, to discuss matters relating to maritime collisions, rammings, and groundings, Inland Rules of the Road, International Rules of the Road, navigation regulations and equipment, routing measures, marine information, diving safety and aids to navigation systems.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 10/18/2016: Navigation Safety Advisory Council meeting
10/11/2016: October edition of Waves on the Waterfront now available
The October edition of Waves on the Waterfront is now available!
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: 10/11/2016: October edition of Waves on the Waterfront now available